Hughes 40K45G Manual
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions
Warranty Information
Hughes Safety Showers Ltd guarantees the products it manufactures or sells against defects in workmanship and material for a period of one
(1) year from the date of shipment or date of invoice, whichever is later. The product must be used, maintained and installed according to the
instructions and procedures provided, or this warranty is void. Any alteration or modication of the product will also void this warranty. Hughes
Safety Showers obligation under this warranty is limited to repair or replacement of defective products. No other warranty or remedy shall be
provided. This warranty specically does not guarantee or cover payment or reimbursement of any damages or consequential damages other
than repair or replacement of the product.
Any claim under this warranty must be made in writing within twelve (12) months of the date of shipment or the date of invoice, whichever is later.
The owner must prepay shipping costs of all products returned to Hughes Safety Showers Ltd under this warranty. If it is determined that the
product is defective in material and /or workmanship the repair or replacement will occur, at Hughes Safety Showers option, at no charge and
return freight prepaid by Hughes Safety Showers. All other return of the product to the owner shall be at the owner’s expense.
Proper use by the customer is necessary for the eectiveness of the product, as well as the safety of those using the same. The user is solely
responsible to determine the suitability of any Hughes Safety Showers product for any intended use. The user assumes all risk and liability for
use of any Hughes Safety Showers product. User specically acknowledges receipt of proper instructions regarding the use of the product in
the original packaging and disclaims any consequential damages to person or property, damages for loss of use, lost time, loss of prot, lost
income, loss of the Hughes Safety Showers product itself and/or other incidental or consequential damages other than as warranted by this limited
warranty. User accepts the responsibility of removing from service any product that becomes worn out, unusable, unt for the intended use or
defective in any way such as to make the product a potential safety hazard. Hughes Safety Showers is unable to undertake such obligations or
responsibilities on behalf of the user as the user is in sole possession and control of the product.
Mobile Emergency Safety Shower (40K45G)
• Standard model
• Optional insulated jacket
• Optional heated jacket
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General Considerations
When planning the installation of emergency safety showers and eye/face wash equipment, the advice of a qualied rst
aid representative or medical advisor should be sought to establish the most suitable location and procedures for rst aid
and decontamination.
Installation should be in accordance with local legislation and industry standards such as EN15154 and/or
ANSI Z358.1-2014 recommendations. Visit www.hughes-safety.com/standards for more information.
• Emergency safety showers and eye/face wash equipment must be installed within 20 metres, or 10 seconds reach
of, and on the same level as, a potential hazard. Where strong acids or caustics are used, equipment must be
immediately adjacent to the hazard and outside of any spray paths.
• Equipment must be in a prominent position, free from any obstructions and clearly visible.
• Adequate drainage should be available in the area around and underneath the safety shower or eye/face wash.
Consideration should be given to the placement of equipment in the vicinity of the safety shower that are sensitive
to water or diluted chemicals, notably electrical items.
• For equipment located indoors, wastewater must be contained for subsequent safe disposal or there must be
adequate drainage. Procedures must be in place for cleaning residue water after safety shower use.
• Loose objects or gravel should not obstruct the operation of the shower where walk-on foot panels or foot treadles
are tted.
• An ISO 3864.1 compliant safety sign should be displayed on or near the safety shower or eye wash. The sign
should be well positioned so it is visible to all within the hazardous area.
• The area must always be well lit with the operating mechanism remaining clearly visible.
Location & Accessibility
Visibility
Installation and Commissioning
The safety shower is supplied ready assembled.
Once in position, the stability should be tested to ensure it is safe and poses no danger to the user.
Shower arm should be attached prior to use.
Assembly and mounting
1. Connect the mains water supply hose to the quick release hose adaptor.
2. Connect the hose adaptor into the quick release connector.
3. Turn the mains water supply on. (The recommended lling water temperature is 60-95F)
4. Open the inlet valve and leave for approximately 20 minutes (until the water stops owing.)
5. The recommended water pressure is approximately 45-80 PSI and should not exceed 90 PSI.
6. Check the water pressure gauge against the mains static pressure reading.
7. Close the water inlet valve.
8. Disconnect the hose adaptor.
9. The unit is now ready for use.
CAUTION: For units with electrical heating, it is essential that a water supply is established, and the equipment is
checked before connection to an electrical supply.
Filling and Pressurizing the Cylinder
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Emergency safety showers and eye/face wash equipment must be fed from a potable water supply – drinking water or water
of a similar quality.
Minimum Supply Pressure: 50 PSI (3.5 Bar)
Maximum Supply Pressure: 72 PSI (5 Bar)
Minimum ow rates must be in accordance with International standards, namely ANSI Z358.1-2014.
If necessary, the ow rate of the eye/facewash diusers be adjusted via the ow regulator
knob on the side of the eyewash.
Installation of eye and eye/face washes
Water supply
Fig. 1
Electrical supply
Where an emergency safety shower, eye or eye/face wash unit requires an electrical supply, either for heating, cooling,
alarms or lighting, then the supply should conform to the requirements as detailed in the job specic electrical drawings.
Please consult a qualied electrician when installing & commissioning electrical equipment.
CAUTION: Safety showers for general purpose electrical areas cannot be used in hazardous areas, as per NFPA 70
and CSA 22.2.
Electrical details
Heated jacket
Voltage: 120VAC
Power rating: 75W (2A on start-up)
Plug: GFCI 15A SCCR 2kA NEMA 5-15P Plug
Operation
Employees working within hazardous areas must be trained in the use and location of emergency safety showers
or eye/face wash equipment. Instructions for all emergency equipment should be readily available and accessible
to personnel.
Safety shower activation methods (where tted):
• Push down lever
For optimum safety, the valves remain open when activated and must be shut o manually.
Eye and eye/face wash activation methods:
• Pull lid down
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Maintenance
Regular servicing and maintenance of emergency safety shower and eye/face wash equipment is essential to ensure
correct functionality. All services and weekly activations must be recorded to ensure a full history is maintained as per
European and International standard requirements.
Weekly activation
All equipment should be visually inspected and activated at least once a week to ensure it is operating properly, to clear
the line of any sediment build up and check that the water runs clear.
Where tted, the external test handle can be used for ease.
Please visit www.hughes-safety.com/weekly-activation to download the checklist and video detailing what to look out for to
remain compliant.
Hughes recommend equipment be serviced and cleaned regularly, and at least every 6 months. To purchase spare parts call
us on (1) 866-312-1652 or email customer.service@hughes-safety.com
Periodic analysis of the water quality is recommended to ensure there is no build-up of harmful bacteria.
Regular cleaning of the outside of the emergency equipment is recommended. Abrasives or solvents must not be used to
clean the unit as this can damage the surface or aect the instruction stickers.
Safety showers:
• Remove the shower head/nozzle periodically to clean, disinfect and ensure any build-up of debris or bacteria is
removed.
Eye and eye/face washes:
• Nozzles should be cleaned regularly; the frequency will depend on the ambient conditions of the installation.
• Diusers can be unscrewed for cleaning.
• After any cleaning or maintenance work has been carried out on the equipment it is imperative that the eye and
eye/face washes are given a full operational test and any ow regulator or volume control screws are re-adjusted
to ensure optimum performance. It is recommended that eye wash diusers are replaced every six months.
Electrical equipment:
• Thorough visual inspections should be carried out to check for external damage to the electrical units, their cables
or the junction boxes. Should any part be found to be damaged, this must be reported and repaired or replaced
as soon as possible. A further test should be carried out to establish that it functions as intended. Any additional
electrical tests should be carried out at the discretion of a qualied electrician.
Servicing and cleaning
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Out of Service Procedure
In the event of an emergency safety shower, eye bath or eye/face wash unit being temporarily out of service, a standard
procedure should be followed.
• Place a sign on the unit indicating it is ‘Out of Service’.
• Notify the relevant manager/supervisor of the area that the unit is out of service
• Prohibit or suspend any work where there is a signicant hazard requiring use of the unit
• If work cannot be prohibited or suspended, a portable unit must be provided to supply the initial wash only, after
which it will be necessary to move the person to a plumbed emergency safety shower, eyebath or eye/face wash
unit to complete the procedure.
Note: Portable units are not acceptable as a long-term substitute for permanent locations.
A selection of our emergency safety showers are available to hire. Ensure your workforce are protected around
the clock, visit www.hughes-safety.com/us/rentals for more information.
If you require further assistance please contact us:
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